The biggest bottleneck in the energy market isn’t technology.
It is the widening gap between a draft policy and a real-world connection.
This was the core message shared by Daniel Wainberg at the Eilat-Eilot Renewable Energy Conference, one of the most influential stages in the energy sector.
Speaking on the panel regarding grid flexibility, Daniel addressed a reality that many in the industry are feeling. The innovation is already here. Hardware and software platforms like Energynie have already bridged the technical gaps.
These systems are ready to provide immediate grid services, but they are waiting for regulation to catch up.
Daniel highlighted a striking example: Frequency Fast Reserve (FFR).
Contel Smart Energy moved proactively to integrate FFR capabilities over two years ago, following the first publication of draft requirements. Technically, these facilities could be connected and operational tomorrow morning.
Yet, because the service has not been commercially activated by Noga, these assets sit idle. This misalignment creates a “double cost” for the Israeli market.
The grid loses out on immediate stability tools, and entrepreneurs lose the confidence to invest in the next generation of equipment.
As Daniel emphasized to the audience in Eilat, R&D investment shouldn’t feel like a gamble. The market doesn’t just need vision documents for 2040. We need a concrete, shared three-year regulatory roadmap. We need clarity on what will be implemented so we can focus our innovation on real market needs. Grid flexibility is solvable. Now, we just need the green light to move.